Robin Good: Clesh is a web-based professional video editing system which can be run from any Mac, PC or Linux computer without the need to install any software. Key features include:
Requirements: 1Mbps Internet connection Pricing info: http://info.clesh.com/about/ Free 30-day trial available: http://clesh.com/register?promocode=cleshtrial30
Robin Good: The aiRCam GP is an economic prototype and yet to be funded remote-controlled skycam/flycam system that can utilize small point and shoot video cameras like the GoPro. Key features:
The project is up at Kickstarter trying to rig $75,000 to put this little monster under production.
From the official announcement: "Today we're excited to launch Hangouts On Air to Google+ users worldwide. So if you have something to say—as an aspiring artist, a global celebrity, or a concerned citizen—you can now go live in front of a global audience. With just a few clicks, you’ll be able to: See how many viewers you’ve got. During your broadcast, you can look inside the hangout to see how many people are watching live. Record and re-share. Once you're off the air, we’ll upload a public recording to your YouTube channel, and to your original Google+ post. This way it's easy to share and discuss your broadcast after it's over. Of course, launching millions of live stations takes some doing, so we're rolling out Hangouts On Air gradually, over the next few weeks." Official announcement: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/google-hangouts-on-air-broadcast-your.html Find out more: http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/onair. 
Robin Good: Viewbix is a new web app which allows you to integrate branding, call to actions, offers and other interactive apps to any video coming from YouTube, Vimeo or Facebook. "Viewbix lets you add interactive apps to your videos that engage viewers and drive calls to action. The apps overlay dynamic content on top of your YouTube, Vimeo Pro or Facebook videos to create a rich viewing experience that can be shared across the web, social and mobile platforms." Key features: Overlay apps on video including: photo feeds, coupons, Google maps, RSS feeds, QR codes and more. Additional available apps here: http://www.viewbix.com/apps?r= Add branding, a call to action and share across the web, social and mobile platforms. "More than 20% of the viewers who watch a Viewbix video click on the call to action or engage with at least one of the apps inside the player. Viewbix tracks and reports each interaction so you can optimize your players and achieve the measurable results you want." Viewbix is based on a freemium model. It currently offers its base product for free but will shortly be charging a monthly fee for branded players, premium apps and detailed analytics. Pricing info: http://www.viewbix.com/pricing?r= FAQ: http://www.viewbix.com/faq?r= Examples showcase: http://www.viewbix.com/demo?r= More info: http://www.viewbix.com/ (Thanks to Baiba Svenca for uncovering this new tool) Robin Good: EPIC expands its line of wearable adventure video camcorders with the new EPIC 1080. With the ability to record in stunning 1920x1080 high definition, the EPIC 1080 captures all the action of the hunt with sharp, high-resolution video and crisp, clear audio. Key features:
Price: aroud $200
Robin Good: The Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera, is a 2.5K/1080HD camcorder that records uncompressed RAW, ProRes and DNxHD and features a built-in SSD-based video recorder that costs $2,995. Key features include: "You also get a nifty touchscreen display, newsworthy in its own right, that combines the form factor of an external recorder with the ease of an iPhone or iPad. ... Blackmagic has worked very closely with Apple for some time, evident in Blackmagic's streamlined designs and user interfaces, as well as the company's embrace of ProRes and Thunderbolt. "This camera, like the other devices announced during the show, will connect directly to FCPX. Metadata will be king." ...The only early test footage out there is on Vimeo and comes from Australian cinematographer John Brawley, who continues to shoot internal engineering tests for Blackmagic. Video clips here: http://vimeopro.com/johnbrawleytests/blackmagic-cinema-camera/video/40381671 Depending on the setup or your perspective, it can look like a DSLR-type camera, a studio camera—like the configuration shown above (there's also an optional sunvisor)—or a handheld camera that is balanced by another cleverly designed Blackmagic handle rig (top)... Blackmagic is positioning its new camera directly at high-end television commercials, episodic television and feature films." (Source review: http://www.studiodaily.com/2012/04/blackmagic-designs-nab-surprise-its-a-camera/) More info: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/blackmagiccinemacamera/ 
Robin Good: For Windows PC users ActivePresenter may prove to be an interesting alternative, with lots of useful features at a price that can't be beaten. And when you want more options, like extra export formats, or the ability to produce PowerPoint presentation as final output, the Standard and Pro editions come to the rescue. With ActivePresenter, not only you can record your computer screen along with your own audio narration, but you can also capture screenshots automatically with mouse clicks or key presses and automatically generate appropriate annotations for each action. Even the free version has no watermarks or time limitations. Other features include: - Attractive callouts - Annotations for explaining each action - Make it interactive by adding application simulations, branching scenarios, and quizzes
Three editions available: - Free Edition: Can create video (AVI, MP4, WMV, WebM)
Demo recordings: http://atomisystems.com/demo/ Compare different editions: http://atomisystems.com/activepresenter/features-comparison/ More info: http://atomisystems.com/activepresenter/free-edition/ Robin Good: The use of cinematographic techniques can likely bring lots of new opportunities, and space for understanding, discovering and appreciating objects even when they are not physically present.
From the original blog post: "The studio is continually interested in the beautiful and inventive stuff that can happen when you poke and prod around the edges of technology and culture. ... Early last year we were experimenting with product photography for a retail client pitch. We wondered how we could we use cinematic techniques to explore product imagery. What would happen if instead of a single product image or a linear video, we could flick and drag our way through time and the optical qualities of lenses? What if we had control of the depth of field, focus, lighting, exposure, frame-rate or camera position through tap and swipe?" Check out also this tap to focus photo: http://www.lytro.com/living-pictures/289 Fascinating. 8/10 Full article: http://berglondon.com/blog/2012/03/08/swiping-cinema-touching-glass/ 
Robin Good: This is HOT for anyone wanting to live video stream from just about any location without needing to carry a computer to do so. This new small red box does everything you need to encode in real-time the HDMI output of your camcorder and to stream it live (up to 2.3Mbps) to the new Livestream video service. Livestream Broadcaster supports 3G/4G, WiFi and Ethernet direct connections and it will shortly announce a number of selected telecom providers in the US and Europe that will be compatible with this system. The red box costs $495 for the firsth three months and then $45/mo thereafter and it will be be available from the end of May in the US and Europe. Check this short review and video: http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2012/04/13/livestream-broadcaster-lets-you-stream-without-a-computer/ Tech specs: http://new.livestream.com/broadcast-live/livestream-broadcaster-specs FAQ: http://new.livestream.com/broadcast-live/livestream-broadcaster-faq More info: http://new.livestream.com/broadcast-live/livestream-broadcaster (Thanks to Alex Briscese for having caught this gem) 
These are instructions on how to convert H.264 MKV files to MP4 without re-encoding using MP4Tools for Mac. Following this procedure will save you lots of time and prevent video quality degradation if you need video in mp4 format for playback through iTunes, the Apple TV, or your iOS device. Very useful. 8/10 Full illustrated article: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=21202 
From the article: "Google will soon give everyone the ability to live stream their Google+ Hangouts to an unlimited audience, Google Engineering Director Chee Chew told me at the Social TV Summit in San Francisco Tuesday. Hangout video chats are currently limited to 10 participants. Only a few select users have been pre-approved to stream their Hangouts to a bigger group of viewers, something Google has been calling Hangouts On Air." Full article: http://gigaom.com/video/google-hangouts-live-streaming/ Google Hangouts: www.google.com/tools/dlpage/res/talkvideo/hangouts/ 
"Cinevate launched an interesting new addition to their Simplis rig range last week. The Trawly is basically a set of wheels that are combined with a Simplis baseplate to allow a whole range of camera moves.
For run and gun shooters it looks like an interesting proposition but I can’t help wondering how often you would find a nice smooth surface to roll along in many of the places I have to shoot assignments. Even so this is a novel piece of equipment and certainly more compact than having to carry a seperate mini tripod, rig and table dolly.
Introductory pricing is set at $449 until March 1st." Via Philippe Gassmann 
Robin Good: Screen Video Recorder is a free Windows-only downloadable software which allows you to record your computer screen to create screencasts or video tutorials. Key features include: - Record full screen or defined region - Record dynamic region by following mouse - Overlay of graphics - Webcam recording - Post production image controls - Full control of audio and video codecs - Timed recording Download and more info: http://www.testuser.ru/eng/screenvideorecorder.html (Unearthed by Baiba Svenca) |
Robin Good: Evinar is a new app that allows you to live stream your show, webinar, performance or event on your Facebook Page and to sell tickets for it. Key features include:
Here is how it works: 1. Create your show on Evinar 2. Get The Word Out 3. Fans Buy Tickets 4. Show Time Examples: http://www.evinar.com/examples Try it out: http://www.evinar.com/ Robin Good: Hamster Free Video Converter is a downloadable free video converter (Windows-only) capable of taking any type of video file and converting it in your specified format or for your specific device (iPhone, tablet, etc.). Supports: 3GP, MP3, MP4, AVI, MPG, WMV, MPEG, FLV, HD, DVD, M2TS and other formats with integrated video player & DivX+ codecs "Converts any video to run on iPod, iPad, iPhone, PS3, PSP, Blackberry, xBox, Zune, Apple TV, iRiver and more" "Fast 200+ devices supported Available in 40+ languages" Download it now: http://store.hamstersoft.com/hamsterfreevideoconverter.exe
More info: http://videoconverter.hamstersoft.com 
Robin Good: Memplay is a free web service which allows you to collaboratively upload images, video and audio files, and then to edit these into a final video. Images and other media files can be imported directly from your computer as well as from your Facebook galleries. Once you have uploaded all of your audio, video and image resources you can use the web-based video editor to assemble easily your final video. Memplai provides integrated effects, transitions and video templates. Free to use.
FAQ: http://memplai.com/Home/FAQ More info: http://memplai.com/ 
From the original article: "Ever since I saw the 3rd-generation iPad (2012), I began to have visions of its use for video journalism.
Many of ProVideo Coalition magazine readers sent me private enthusiastic comments about my pre-NAB iPad articles like Avid now lets you edit video on your iPad for US$4.99. Should you?
Why an iPad is like a 4×5 view camera, and why you’ll need a black “focusing cloth” and later part 1 of my review called 1st handheld dynamic microphones with hybrid XLR/USB/iPad connectivity from Audio Technica.
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Ahead you’ll find several photos, a few videos, and comments about various iPad video accessories."
Full article: http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/atepper/story/ipad_video_journalism_comes_to_age_at_nab_2012/ ;
Via Nicolas Weil 
From the article intro: "In January 2012, we announced the launch of our online resource, The State of HTML5 Video Report. ... Three months after its initial launch, we have updated the report with some very interesting findings. First, you will find a new JavaScript section, dedicated to video scripting using the video tag. Common use cases for this are the rendering of custom controls (like JW Player does) or page interaction with the video timeline (like Popcorn.js does). Second, you will find all existing tests updated with results from the latest browsers and mobile platforms. We highlight some interesting findings below." Full article: http://www.longtailvideo.com/support/blog/25890/the-state-of-html5-video-report-javascript-market-share-fullscreen-and-more Full report: http://www.longtailvideo.com/html5 Robin Good: YouTube has released a new set of features for video-makers of all levels which allow you to replace your video's soundtrack for free with a song from the YouTube library of hundreds of thousands of audio tracks. To try it out, go to your Video Manager, select Edit, select Enhancements, then select Audio. From IBTimes: "In the latest update to the video-sharing site, YouTube is rolling out new audio editing tools that will make it easier for uploaders to layer several audio tracks on top of one another. Prior to the update, YouTube offered an AudioSwap feature that let users replace a video's audio track with one of the company's thousands of licensed audio tracks. The new update has catapulted YouTube's licensed track count to more than 150,000. The update will also give YouTube uploaders the ability to adjust volume levels on each track . ... Prior to the latest update, users could add licensed tracks to videos, but the audio levels could not be adjusted -- it would simply replace the video's audio track. The latest audio editing tools will be rolled out over the next few days. To try them on the video's you've uploaded, go to "edit settings" from the video manager." Source: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/330678/20120419/ube-upgrades-audio-editing-tools-150k-tracks.htm 
From the official YouTube blog: "This new software is free for YouTube partners and allows you to produce and stream professional-looking live events directly to YouTube from your desktop. It allows capture and switching between multiple video and audio sources, roll in of media files and images and add live effects and overlays. If you’re enabled for livestreaming, you’ll see a link to download Wirecast for YouTube in your YouTube account." More info: http://youtubecreator.blogspot.it/2012/04/celebrating-youtube-lives-first.html Learn more about YouTube Live at: http://www.youtube.com/live 
Robin Good: Screenbird is a new tool which allows you to easily record your computer screen (and your audio) to create video tutorials, guide or lessons on how to use a certain software or service. Screenbird requires no downloading or setting up any software. It works right out of the box through Java by providing a very simple control bar to start, pause, stop and finalize your recordings. Once completed a screencast can be automatically uploaded to your YouTube account, or it can be saved and downloaded to your hard disk in .MP4 format. Two versions are available: Basic, free for all and Premium. The Basic version includes: YouTube integration Short Links Features and Plans: http://screenbird.com/features/ More info: http://screenbird.com/
Robin Good: JC Player is a set of three Flash and HTML5 video player/ playlist templates with highly customizable skins. JC Player 2.0 offers a collection of video players with integrated playlist functionality both in Flash and HTML5 versions. Key features: - No coding needed - Supported File Formats for Flash player version: FLV (.flv), H.264 (.mp4, .m4v, .f4v, .mov), YouTube - Supported File Formats for HTML5/JavaScript version: H.264 / MP4 (.mp4) - Internet Explorer 9+, Safari - VP8 / WebM (.webm) - Firefox, Chrome, Opera - Ogg Theora (.ogv) - Firefox, Chrome, Opera Template set examples: http://www.jcplayer.com/player-template-examples.html Free version: http://www.jcplayer.com/free-download.html Pricing: http://www.jcplayer.com/buy-now.html
Robin Good: The 720p Camera Eyewear is a clear glass pair of fake glasses equipped with a 720p HD video micro-camera capable of recording on a 8GB memory all that you are seeing. The camcorder easily connects to any computer and no driver is needed. It can record up to 5 hours camera and it can take up to 1 photo per second. Price: $143.99 on Amazon N.B.: It is not clear whether this video camera also records sounds. More info: http://www.amazon.com/LightaheadTM-Clear-Eyewear-Camera-Recorder/dp/B007FY9LHW?tag=lingesweet-20 Robin Good: If you are looking for a digital video post-production filter set that will give your footage the look and texture of 35mm film grain, look no further than the 35mm Filmpak by Indiescans. The 35mm Filmpak contains 15 fil files ranging from the "answer print" to the "soft emulsion" and "ultrafine" 35mm film grain. The 1080p film files work both on Macs and PCs and can be "composited" with your own video footage by using your favorite HD video editor. Pricing: $99 
In the past couple of weeks both Nikon and Canon have released two new HDSLR's that many are considering upgrading to. While the cameras are very different in specifications, it seems that the one area that everyone is hoping will improve even further over current models is in the high-ISO / low-noise area. Via planetMitch |
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